5 Things to Do and See at Jomyoji Temple, Kamakura, Japan, Kamakura, Japan

Across from Hokokuji Temple with Bamboo Garden, there is another zen temple that was established in 1188.

It is Jomyoji Temple, one of 鈥�5 Big Zen Temples in Kamakura鈥� that used to be supported by Ashikagasamurai clan.聽

My point is that it is quite a 鈥渓ocal鈥� temple although it used to be counted as an important zen temple in the Middle Age.

This article is about things to do and see there. Plus, I hope to tell you the 鈥渓ocal atmospheres鈥� in the temple.

It is a quiet place 鈥� Jomyoji Temple is not counted as a top place to visit in Kamakura, so it is not crowded, either. It鈥檚 time to feel the nature, listen to birds, and refresh.

By the way, did you know that some maple leaves turn red in spring, not autumn? The contrast was so beautiful.

Today it is not a central place of anything where too many people gather, but the plain beauty makes me feel the history from Middle Age.

Jomyoji Temple has a matcha house as well as Hokokuji Temple. Even if you say, 鈥淎gain?鈥�, I say that it is a must to enter this Kisen-an. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 5 Things to Do and See at Jomyoji Temple, Kamakura, Japan
Guide Location: Japan » Kamakura
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Kozue Mitani
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